Advertisement
Installing the Camera
ATTENTION:
Test your camera prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by
temporarily connecting the camera and cable to your DVR.
Before Installing the Camera
• Decide whether to run the cables
through the wall / ceiling (drilling
required) or along the wall / ceiling.
• If you run the cables along the
wall / ceiling, you must run the
cable through the cable notch on the
Cable Notch
base. This will keep the camera base
flush to the surface when mounted.
To install your camera:
1. Set the camera in the desired mounting position and mark
holes for screws through the camera base.
2. Drill the holes, then feed the cable through the mounting
surface or cable notch.
NOTE:
Insert the included drywall anchors if you are
mounting the camera onto drywall.
3. Mount the camera stand to the mounting surface using
the provided screws. Make sure all screws are fastened
tightly.
4. Adjust the camera as shown below:
A
B
C
A. ROTATING THE ARM: Loosen the adjustment ring by turning it
counter-clockwise. Rotate the arm of the camera up to 360°, then
tighten the adjustment ring against the base.
B. BENDING THE ARM: Use a Phillips head screwdriver (not included)
to loosen the adjustment screw closest to the camera base. Bend the
arm of the camera up to 90°, then tighten the screw.
C. LEVELING THE CAMERA: Use the screwdriver to loosen the
adjustment screw furthest from the camera base. Rotate the camera
until it is level with the viewing area, then tighten the screw.
ATTENTION:
This camera includes an Auto Mechanical IR Cut Filter. When the camera
changes between Day/Night viewing modes, an audible clicking noise may
be heard from the camera. This clicking is normal, and indicates that the
camera filter is working.
Connecting the Camera
Male Power
Camera
Connect the BNC connector
to a video input on your DVR.
Connect the female power
head to the included power
adapter.
Connect the male power head
and the BNC connector to the
camera.
Connecting the Cameras
Power Adapter Types
A multi-camera power adapter that provides power to multiple cameras
or individual power adapters may be provided, depending on product
configuration.
Individual Power Adapter*
Multi-Camera Power Adapter*
* Images for representation only
Connecting the Cameras
Setup Diagram
BNC Video
12V DC Power
Camera
HD DVR
Power Adapter
Cable Extension Options
Extend the cable run for your camera depending on the cable type used.
Female Power
Additional extension cables sold separately. See table below:
Option
Lorex model MCBL-60BNC4 BNC Cable
1
(included with camera)
'RG59' or 'Coax' or 'Coaxial BNC' Siamese
2
(Video and Power)
'RG59' or 'Coax' or 'Coaxial BNC' (Video
3
Only)
2
DVR
Notes:
1. The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the
DVR and camera. You cannot connect multiple extension cables to
each other.
2. For cable runs above 197ft (60m), you must connect the power
adapter directly to the camera, rather than at the end of the
extension cable.
3. Indicators that your cable run may be too long:
• Video is permanently black & white (even during day time)
• Video is unclear, soft, or distorted
4. For more information on extension cables, visit
Troubleshooting
Problem
No picture / signal
Picture is too bright
Extension Cable
Picture is too dark
Night vision is not
working
Picture is not clear
Bright spot in video when
viewing camera at night
Max Cable Run
Cable Type
Distance
60ft (18m)
200ft (60m)
500ft (150m)
lorextechnology.com
Solution
• The cameras are only compatible with
certain Lorex HD DVRs. For the full list of
compatible recorders, visit
lorextechnology.com/compatibility
• Ensure your TV or monitor is on the correct
input channel. Common terms for input
channels: INPUT, AV CHANNEL, LINE1,
LINE2, AUX.
• Ensure your DVR is properly connected to
your TV or monitor.
• Ensure connections are properly connected.
• Ensure the camera power supply is plugged
in.
• Ensure your camera isn't pointed directly at
a source of light (e.g., sun or spot light).
• Check the brightness settings of the DVR
and monitor.
• Move your camera to a different location.
• Check the brightness and contrast settings
of the DVR and monitor.
• The night vision activates when light levels
drop. The area may have too much light.
• Check the camera lens for dirt, dust,
spiderwebs. Clean the lens with a soft,
clean cloth.
• Make sure that the cable run is within the
limitations specified in the section 'Cable
Extension Options'.
• Night vision reflects when pointing a
camera through a window. Move the camera
to a different location.
LAB243B_QSG_EN_R1
Advertisement
